Scientists at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) have developed eight more high-yielding varieties (HYV) of rice, two of which are now awaiting the approval to go for cultivation at field level.

In recent times, Bangladesh has turned to hybrid varieties to come to terms with its increasing demand of food-grains.

BRRI is continuing its research activities to develop hybrid varieties and hoped that its Scientists would be able to release hybrid varieties suitable to local agro-ecological and climatic situations.